BS 4272-1:1968

This standard BS 4272-1:1968 Anaesthetic and analgesic machines is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.040.10 Anaesthetic, respiratory and reanimation equipment

Part 1 of this British Standard specifies basic requirements primarily from the standpoint of performance and safety, for anaesthetic machines of the on-demand type supplied with nitrous oxide and oxygen from separate containers, as used in dentistry and midwifery.

Appendix B gives recommendations for periodic field testing of apparatus.

NOTE BS 4272-2 deals with analgesic machines of the on-demand type supplied with premixed nitrous oxide and oxygen from a single container.

Basic requirements from the standpoint of performance and safety, for machines used in dentistry and midwifery. An appendix gives recommendations for periodic field testing of apparatus.